Ricky Edward Lemons was born October 24, 1957 to Thomas and Betty (Huggins) Lemons at Simla, CO. He grew up in Salina and Assaria and graduated from Southeast of Saline. He worked in sales. He is survived by his brothers, Perry (Julie) Lemons of Assaria, and Tom Lemons of Wichita; his aunt, Florene (Tom) Moore, Colorado; nephew, Colby Lemons and his children, Rylee and Reagan, Salina; stepson,...

Ken was born on November 19, 1938, in McPherson, Kansas, to Thomas and Bessie Miller. He attended school in Roxbury, Kansas, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the College of Emporia, where he distinguished himself as an All-Conference basketball player. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Biology from Emporia State University in 1964. On August 10, 1958, Ken marri...

Margaret Elizabeth Knopp Swearingen passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born to Orville and Thelma (Houlton) Knopp on August 10, 1951, in Junction City, KS. Survivors include her brother, Clayton (Cindy) Knopp of Boston, Massachusetts; daughter Deb (Ron) Hustus; sons Ray (Rachelle) Swearingen and Brian (Emily) Swearingen; stepson Gerald (Nashee) Ridgeway; stepdaughter Rachel Ridgeway; seve...

Garry Reiff was born January 1, 1948, in Salina, KS, at Asbury Hospital. He passed from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Garry grew up on a farm three miles west of Carlton, KS, and roamed the hills and fields at will during his youth. His grandparents, Francis and Pearl Thomsen, lived one mile west, across the pasture, and he would travel back and forth in the summer, playing at the ponds ...

Mike Carlin was born in Salina, Kansas on December 15, 1971. During his formative years, the two people he looked up to the most were his paternal grandparents, Art and Bernice Carlin. His grandmother taught Mike about faith. As a young boy, Mike would ride his bike to church, even through rain or snow, to attend services with his grandparents. Art taught Mike all about fishing and Mike treasu...

Barbara Louise Shannon of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, following a long and beautiful life devoted to her family. Barbara was the devoted mother of seven children and the heart of a large and loving family that became her greatest joy. She was a woman of remarkable kindness, a gentle spirit, and unwavering love for those around her. As her family grew to include ...

A celebration of life is planned for Carl Hayden. Carl Hayden, 65, of Salina, passed away in his home on June 12, 2026. Born on October 7, 1960, in Okinawa, Carl lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, mentorship, and devotion to his family. He married his high school sweetheart, Angela, and had two children, Casey and Sheena. Together they shared 47 years of marriage filled with love,...

Charles “Kenny” Marsh, age 48, of Concordia, Kansas, left this earthly life on Friday, August 14, 2026 at his home in Concordia, KS surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 23, 1978 in Concordia, KS to Charles “Kevin” Marsh and Mary L. Revell.  Kenny was a 1996 graduate of Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas. Kenny worked at Cloud Ceramics for over 20 years until illne...

Florence Eleanor Jarrell, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. Florence was born on March 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Harvey Wind and Mary Willie (Phillips) Wind. She was a devoted member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 60 years. Florence is survived by her five daughters: Debbie Houte of Salina, Sue LaRue of Salina, Nancy LaRue of Salina,...

Cora Marie McCartney, 84, passed away on August 15, 2026, surrounded by a lifetime of love and leaving behind a family and many friends who will miss her more than words can say. Cora was born on August 10, 1942, at her family’s farm, Irish Creek Hereford Ranch, near Fairport, Kansas, to Alois “Bert” Joseph Breit and Pauline Jacobs Breit. She graduated from Natoma High School and went on ...